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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.80, 24,709.68 and 10,824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.80, 24,709.68 and 10,824.92 is: 14,934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.80 : 24,709.68 = 10,824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.80/24,709.68 = 10,824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.80x = 24,709.68 × 10,824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.80x = 267,480,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,480,185.68/17,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.02

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